Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 1/23/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S. Jung conducted an inspection for the purpose of an Annual
/Random Inspection. Upon arrival at approximately 12:50PM, LPA met with Director, Audra Martin and Facility Manager, Hilaria Duran. LPA was led on a tour by Facility Manager, Hilaria Duran. There were no children and additional staff upon arrival. Facility Representative stated that children were scheduled to arrive between 1:45PM to 2:00PM.
Facility hours are 1:00PM \342\200\223 6:00PM, Monday through Friday.
Facility\342\200\231s licensed capacity is 75, and there are 111 children enrolled. Director stated that there are children who attend on alternate/varied schedules, so facility will not have more than their allowed capacity at any one time.
The Facility Personnel Report Summary reviewed on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Director
was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
During the inspection, items which could pose a danger to children (detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications) were observed to be inaccessible to children.
Poisons/Hazardous Items were not observed during the inspection.
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Food is prepared on site; afternoon snacks are provided.
Food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food is properly stored.
Floors, children\342\200\231s equipment, and furniture were clean, observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. Drinking water is available, both indoors and outdoors, to children by
refillable
bottles labeled with the children\342\200\231s names. The children's restrooms were clean and sanitary. The facility conducted an
emergency
drill on 1/18/2026. The facility had a working carbon monoxide detector. Facility met all posting requirements
.
The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance and was enclosed by a fence. The surface of the outdoor activity space was well maintained and free of hazards. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair. The outdoor activity space does not have climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment. There is a pool at the facility that is used for summer camp only and not during Club J normal business hours.
Four (4)
staff\342\200\231s files were reviewed.
There was a separate, current, and complete record for each staff. There was at least one staff member with a current CPR & First Aid certificate which expires 10/2026.
Five (5) children\342\200\231s files were reviewed. There was a separate, complete, and current record for
each child
.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1597.16.
For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP.). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives (Interim Licensing Standards) outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred facility representative to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information (
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/water-testing-information
)
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CCC COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
.
The
director
was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at
www.ccld.ca.gov
Facility manager
may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
or at
www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian
In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit.
Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process
.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director, Audra Martin.